Themis, in Greek mythology, was the personification of divine or natural law, order, and justice. Her name means justice. She was worshipped as a goddess in Athens. Themis was also credited with wisdom and foresight or prophecy (her son's name, Prometheus, means "foresight"), and with knowing secrets unknown even to Zeus. She was also known as a protector of the oppressed and a protector of hospitality. The "law and order" which Themis protected was in the sense of "natural" order or law, what was "proper" especially related to family or the community. Such customs were perceived as natural in origin, though would today be seen as cultural or social constructs. In Greek, "themis" referred to divine or natural law, while "nomoi" to laws created by people and communities
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